Chapter 321

321 Bear-san, Reports to Balima Part 1

When we returned to the mansion, Rasa-san welcomed us .

[We’re back, Rasa . ] Karina

[Karina-sama… you safely returned . ] Rasa

Rasa-san gently embraced Karina .

Well, if you think about it normally, of course she’s worried . That’s because a 10-year-old girl, along with some adventurers, went to a place crawling with monsters .

Seeing her being hugged like this, it felt like an older sister was very worried about her .

[Rasa, it’s painful . ] Karina

[I am very sorry . I was worried and very anxious when I heard the story from the adventurers who came back a while ago . ] Rasa

The adventurers who came back?

It’s probably Uragan’s party .

[It’s okay because everyone was with me . ] Karina

[But there were hundreds of worms, and there was also a big worm . I almost collapse when I heard the story . ] Rasa

It’s definitely Uragan’s party .

[Yup . But it’s okay because Yuna-san defeated each and every of them . ] Karina

[Yes, it was okay because I heard that the adventurers cooperated and defeated them . ] Rasa

[It’s mostly thanks to Yuna-chan . ] Mel

Jade-san’s party members were laughing while listening to the conversation .

Certainly, Uragan’s party worked very hard to kill the worms that I dug . And the only one in his group that kept up with me was Uragan .

Uragan’s party was also very helpful by dismantling the countless number of worms .

[Yuna-san was really cool! She killed such a big worm all by herself . ] Karina

Karina tried to express the size of the big worm by holding her hands wide open .

She also stretched her arms to imitate me, casting my magic .

Do I really look like that?

[Fufu, that’s amazing . ] Rasa

[A~~, Rasa . You don’t believe me? It’s true! I’m telling you . There was such a big worm!] Karina

[Fufu, I believe you . I heard from the adventurers . ] Rasa

[So why are you laughing!] Karina

I think that’s because Karina’s expression was so cute .

Karina puffs her cheeks to Rasa-san who’s smiling .

Jade-san, who was watching these two, called out apologetically .

[Karina, it’s about time we report to Balima-san right?] Jade

[I am very sorry . ] Rasa

[I’m sorry, Rasa, let’s talk later . ] Karina

Karina and Rasa-san both apologized, after noticing that they were talking to each other for too long .

[Yes, I’m looking forward to it . ] Rasa

We were guided by Rasa-san to the room where Balima-san is .

When we entered the room, Balima-san looked at us with a surprised look .

[Karina!?] Balima

[Father, I returned . ] Karina

When Karina entered the room, she was immediately approached by Balima-san .

[Karina, were you hurt anywhere?] Balima

Balima-san distorted his face in pain as he tried to hold his daughter while approaching her .

[Father!] Karina

[I’m alright . The scar just hurts a little . But more importantly, I can’t help but holding my precious daughter . ] Balima

[You’re injured, so don’t overdo it . Hold me when you’re fully healed . ] Karina

[Then we have to hurry it up and heal it . ] Balima

Balima-san gave up on holding her and just pet Karina’s head instead . Then, he turned his attention to us .

[I received a report from the adventurers who returned . I heard that you all killed a swarm of worms and a big worm in the desert . You even defeated the monsters around the pyramid, which was not in the contract . I don’t know how to thank you . Of course, I will add it separately from your reward, so please receive it . ] Balima

[Do…… . ] Yuna

Before I open my mouth, Jade-san obediently said, [Thank you] .

Toya suddenly said [Oh yeah! I can finally afford the Mithril Sword!] . Mel-san and Senia-san were both happy as well .

That would have been dangerous . I almost said, [Don’t worry about it] .

Jade-san’s response is the response of a normal adventurer . It’s normal to receive a reward for what you’ve done .

If I was the only one who came here, I might have turned down the reward by saying, [Don’t worry about it] or [There was only a monster in my path] or something like that .

Anyway, I almost refused everyone’s additional reward .

[So I heard that a big scorpion appeared in the underground of the pyramid and there was something inside its body, is that true? Uragan-san and his colleagues have told me to listen to the details when you returned . ] Balima

He anxiously asked us .

Uragan and his crew’s information was only to the extent of what they heard from Jade-san’s party, so he has no choice but to ask us .

[Father, it’s true . But it’s okay now . The big Scorpion was defeated by Yuna-san and the crystal plate was recovered . ] Karina

Karina took the crystal plate out of the item bag and gave it to Balima-san . He looks very happy when he received the crystal plate .

[That’s good . That is really good . Thank you, everyone . ] Balima

[Even if you say that, it’s Yuna-chan who defeated it alone . ] Mel

[We’re not very useful in that fight . ] Senia

When Balima-san thanked everyone, Mel-san and the others answered honestly . You don’t have to say that . Mel-san and the others were very helpful to me .

Karina seemed to notice and gave her support .

[It’s not like that . It’s true that Yuna-san defeated the Scorpions, but Mel-san and Senia-san protected me on both sides . Toya-san protected me from behind . Jade-san defeated the monsters that appeared in the front . With everyone’s help, I was able to go to the underground of the pyramid with a peace of mind . ] Karina

[Fufu, thank you Karina-chan . It made me happy when you said that . ] Mel

[It’s exactly what Karina says It was because of everyone’s help . I would like to thank everyone again . Thank you . We will prepare a small feast for dinner, so please eat with us . ] Balima

[Oh yeah!] Toya

Toya is very happy .

Mel-san elbowed Toya’s side .

[Thank you . ] Mel

Mel-san expressed gratitude on behalf of everyone .

[Then, please take a rest before the meal . ] Balima

Jade-san and others left the room .

[Karina… . ] Balima

Finally, when Karina and I tried to leave, Balima-san stoped Karina . Then, he approached her slowly .

[Father?] Karina

[Karina, you should have this . ] Balima

[But this is… . . ] Karina

[I’m sorry Karina, but I’ll need you to go to the Pyramid again . ] Balima

Well, that’s true .

Only Karina and her mother, Ristil-san, can use the crystal plate . It’s impossible for Ristil-san, who has a baby in her stomach . So, Karina who can use the power of the crystal plate is needed .

However, what I am concerned about is the possibility that I can also use it .

When I remembered that time at the sacred tree of the Elven Village, I wonder if it could be used by me . However, I can’t give it a try just like that . If the crystal plate reacts to me and it is found that I can use it, it will be very troublesome .

Karina stared at the crystal plate .

Then slowly extend her hand to the crystal plate .

[Father… I understand . You can leave it to me . ] Karina

Karina received the crystal plate with great care .

[Yuna-san, I leave my daughter to you . ] Balima

Balima-san bowed a little .

We went to the designated room until it’s time for dinner .

Uragan’s party and the other adventurers were there . Each of them was either sitting on a sofa or a chair and relaxing .

One of them was kinda frightened and muttering the bear is back .

Hey, I’m not doing anything, right?

[It looks like you’re back safely . ] Uragan

[I have just reported to Balima-san . So Uragan and the others are here . ] Yuna

[When I returned to make my report, I was told to rest in this room . So I was asked to go and check on you if you didn’t come back . ] Uragan

Certainly, he needed insurance when his daughter didn’t come home .

Uragan’s party who knew the reason were quicker to ask, than going to the Adventurer’s Guild .

[So you killed the big Scorpion that Jade’s party were talking about?] Uragan

[Of course, Yuna-chan defeated it . ] Mel

Uragan asked me, but for some reason, Mel-san replied with pity in her eyes as if he had fallen to the abyss .

Well, it’s okay, though .

[Is it just as rumored?] Uragan

[As rumored?] Yuna

[A story about you . ] Uragan

It’s fine that you’re telling stories to others, but I’m really worried about the content of the rumors that you’re spreading .

Well, I’m sure the rumors were just about the bears, bears, and bears .

[Oh right . It’s Yuna’s request, but can you all keep the fact that Yuna killed a big Scorpion, a secret?] Jade

Jade-san asked them for me .

[But why?] Uragan

[She doesn’t want to stand out . ] Jade

Everyone’s gaze turned to me .

Yeah, I know what you mean . I really understand what you mean .

However, there is a big difference between standing out because of Bear-san’s appearance and standing out by killing a big monster .

If rumor spreads, the troublesome work will surely come .

It’ll be a pain .

It’s good to stake your neck for yourself, but it’ll a pain to be troubled by it .

[Ahahahahahaha . ] Uragan

You don’t have to laugh that much .

Uragan laughed at me . Along with that, his party members also laughed .

Except for one…

Yea, that one adventurer who always gets terrified whenever he sees me .

[Everybody, stop laughing! Stop making fun of that bear!] Man

The man tried to stop their laugh .

[Oh, yes, yes, of course . We’ll stop laughing at you as well . Even so, I wonder if you also pummeled him before… You really are one ridiculous girl . I’m fine with keeping silent about it . ] Uragan

[Really?] Yuna

[Oh, just show me that Scorpion . I’m an adventurer, too . I’ve never seen a Scorpion so big that made Jade’s party ran away . ] Uragan

[We didn’t run away . we just followed Yuna-chan’s words . ] Mel

[It’s the same thing . ] Uragan

[………] Mel

[If she really defeated such a big monster, I’d love to see it as an adventurer . ] Uragan

It’s a subtle deal .

If I don’t show it to him, he’ll go and tell others . (Well, most of them won’t believe it even when he says it . But if the adventurers from Crimonia knew about it, it may be recognized as true . )

But I think it’s better to show it and make him promise to shut up than to say something like .

When I look at Jade-san’s party, they don’t try to get their mouths in the way .

This seems to be up to my judgment .

[Fine then . I’ll show you, so shut up . If you talk about this to anyone, you’ll be like that guy . ] Yuna

Though I don’t remember him at all, I point a finger at the adventurer who was scared of me .

The adventurer who was scared replied, more than anyone else .

Still, was he one of those whom I’ve beaten up when I first came to Crimonia?

To be clear, I don’t remember any other faces except Deborane .

[Oh, okay then . I promise . Everyone promised as well . ] Uragan

When Uragan replied, the other adventurers’ nod as well .

[But where can I show it?] Yuna

The Scorpion is too big .

And I don’t want outsiders to see it .

Then, the place where the Scorpion will be put out is limited .

[In that case, the backyard is wide, so it’s okay . ] Karina

Karina, who was silently listening, suggested .